Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 Ps of intubation?

The correct answer identifies a concept that is not part of the 7 Ps of intubation. The 7 Ps consist of a systematic approach to ensure that intubation is performed safely and effectively in critical situations. Each component has a specific role in preparing for and executing the intubation process.

The seven principles are:

1. Preparation – Ensuring that all equipment and personnel are ready.

2. Preoxygenation – Providing supplemental oxygen to maximize the patient's oxygen reserve prior to intubation.

3. Pre-treatment – Administering medication that may facilitate the intubation or mitigate adverse effects.

4. Paralysis with induction – Using sedative and neuromuscular blocking agents to facilitate the procedure.

5. Positioning – Properly positioning the patient to optimize visualization of the airway.

6. Passage – The act of intubation, inserting the endotracheal tube.

7. Post-intubation management – Ensuring proper tube placement and ventilation after the intubation is complete.

While protection from infection is critical in many medical procedures, it does not explicitly appear as one of the 7 Ps of intubation. This focus is more about the immediate steps and strategies to enable successful intubation